50 Helianthus maximiliani Seeds Maximilian Sunflower Native Wildflower Perennial

Maximilian Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani) is a tall, clump-forming native perennial known for its late-season display of bright golden-yellow blooms. It brings vertical structure and a cheerful, wildflower look to borders, meadow plantings, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, and it pairs well with other prairie natives.
This sunflower works beautifully as a back-of-border accent, in cottage and meadow gardens, or in naturalized areas where its tall stems can sway above lower plantings. Its blooms open in late summer into autumn, and the narrow, folded leaves give the plant an interesting texture even before flowering. Stems are sturdy enough to stand without heavy staking in most settings.
Species: Helianthus maximiliani
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming, tall
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, average to lean; tolerates clay and dry soils once established
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4-9
Germination: Cold stratification for 30 days improves results; surface sow and press into soil, light needed for germination
Sowing: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or direct sow after danger of frost
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Native prairie plant; blooms late summer to fall